Suzanne Belperron, the Genuine Article
Updated February 14, 2016 Suzanne Belperron Platinum and diamond bracelet for Bernard Herz 1936 Vogue 1936, mannequin with the above bracelet by Suzanne Belperron Suzanne Vuillerme later Belperron (1900-1983), was born in Eastern France. She was intrepid, courageous, and extraordinarily talented. Suzanne Belperron was one of the most innovative and original jewelry designers of the 20th century. As a young woman She left home to study art at the École des Beaux-Arts in Besançon. She was hired by Jeanne Boivin head of the firm founded by her husband Rene Boivin who died in 1917. The Boivin firm was well established, they were known for their bold designs. Suzanne Vuillerme married civil engineer Jean Belperron in 1924. Gold and diamond brooch by Boivin after a design by Suzanne Belperron Belperron distinguished herself at Boivin. In 1932 left Boivin to work with a Bernard Herz. Dress design Madame Gres Suzanne